Consumer Safety
Kanpur’s Shocking Pyramid Scheme: Hundreds Scammed By False Anti-Ageing Claims
October 12, 2024
In Kanpur, a couple’s scheme promising an Israeli anti-ageing machine has defrauded hundreds, leaving many elderly victims with significant financial losses.
Green Money: How Millennials And Gen Z Are Shaping Sustainable Investing In India
October 11, 2024
As Indian millennials and Gen Z embrace sustainable investing, they are reshaping personal finance by aligning their portfolios with their values, driving demand for eco-friendly funds and companies.
Ola Electric Faces Government Audit Amidst Rising Consumer Complaints
October 11, 2024
Government orders an audit of Ola Electric’s service centres after over 10,000 complaints about service delays and inadequate support, raising concerns over the company’s future in the e-scooter market.
Empowering The Conscious Consumer: The Impact of Singapore’s Guidelines on Beverage Choices
October 8, 2024
Exploring the implications of high sugar content in Smoodh Lassi and how Singapore’s stringent Nutri-Grade guidelines can inspire healthier choices for families.
SIP vs. Lump Sum Investments: Which Strategy Works Best For Your Financial Goals?
May 9, 2024
How is an SIP investment different from a lump sum investment?
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Karnataka food safety officials shut the Skyye Lounge kitchen after finding rotten meat, expired dairy and other unfit food during a wider Bengaluru crackdown.
Uttarakhand has banned imitation dairy products, but the bigger question is how effectively regulators can distinguish genuine products from misleading ones.
The state has prohibited analogue dairy products over concerns of mislabelling and consumer safety, joining Maharashtra and Chhattisgarh in a wider crackdown.
olice allege fake parcel and customs charges tricked a Rajkot farmer into losing ₹6.31 lakh online.
The new law empowers the Centre to permit merchant charges on UPI in future, but no fee has been imposed yet and the government says consumers will not bear any MDR.
Delhi's new hygiene grading system will make restaurant inspections more transparent, helping diners make safer and better-informed food choices.
The amended law strengthens verification of delayed birth and death registrations to improve record accuracy and prevent fraudulent entries.
Regulator cites flavouring violations as liquor makers challenge action amid industry-wide manufacturing standards debate.
India's food regulator has directed Dabur to stop selling products carrying "100%" claims, saying the labels are misleading.
Statewide prohibition follows fake paneer seizures, consumer deception concerns, and stricter food safety enforcement measures.
Pepsi quietly changed Sting's packaging after FSSAI's order. Here's why the label disappeared and what it means.
Fraudsters exploited Bihar's SIR verification drive using a fake app and WhatsApp QR code scam.
Commission held both airlines liable after flight disruption forced costly emergency travel before university orientation.
FSSAI's 90-day directive challenges energy drink labelling, raising questions about consumer transparency, regulatory clarity and the future of India's beverage industry.
A Patanjali Foods wheat flour recall over pesticide residue highlights the growing importance of quality controls.
FSSAI suspends Westend Agro Products' licence over alleged food labelling violations, raising concerns about consumer trust, traceability and compliance.
Driven by student feedback, the newly launched IRCTC website drastically expands booking capacity, eliminates digital clutter, and promises a seamless, frustration-free Tatkal experience for millions of everyday travellers.
Empowering consumers to act as on-ground inspectors, the FSSAI's Food Safety Connect app allows citizens to report unhygienic practices with a single photograph to ensure nationwide food accountability.
The EPFO has introduced six crucial reforms in 2026, including a robust 8.25% interest rate and faster auto-claims, designed to provide subscribers with seamless, digitised control over their retirement savings.
The FSSAI has issued a strict seven-day deadline to three popular brands, demanding explanations for deceptive packaging claims that blatantly contradict their actual ingredients.
Navigate your rented apartment move-out seamlessly with this comprehensive checklist designed to protect your security deposit and ensure an amicable handover.
The Indian govt has suspended WhatsApp's highly anticipated username feature, fearing the privacy-focused update could severely escalate online fraud, digital arrests, and impersonation scams.
The Greece rollout strengthens India's digital diplomacy while making overseas payments easier for Indian travellers globally.
India’s food regulator FSSAI has questioned major beverage brands over the use of “energy drink” labelling and unapproved functional claims, citing lack of legal definition and possible consumer misrepresentation.
Every year, over 1.7 lakh lives are lost as India’s roads reflect gaps in awareness and behavior, highlighting the urgent need for responsible driving and prevention.